Client & Appraiser Information
Client Name
Margaret Holloway
Appraiser
Dr. Amir Farhadi, RICA #0042
Inspection Date
March 15, 2026
Report Date
March 18, 2026
Rug Identification
Description
Persian Tabriz, medallion design, ivory field
Origin
Tabriz, Northwest Iran
Dimensions
9' × 12' (108 sq ft)
Age / Period
c. 1960s (approx. 65 years)
Material
Wool pile on cotton foundation
Knot Density
~160 KPSI (Fine)
Condition Assessment
A
Very Good — Grade A
Minor even wear in traffic areas, no repairs, pile at approximately 85% of original height
Pile height is even throughout with minor low areas in the central field consistent with normal foot traffic. No structural damage, no repairs, no staining. Dye stability excellent — no fading or bleeding observed. Foundation intact with no fraying or edge damage. Overall condition is very good for a rug of this age and use.
Five-Pillar Grading
Origin (Persian Workshop — Tabriz)
3.2×
Material (Wool pile, cotton foundation)
1.0×
Age (Semi-antique, c.1960s, ~65 years)
2.0×
Condition (Grade A — Very Good, 0.85)
0.85×
Knot Density (~160 KPSI — Fine)
1.2×
Calculation
108 sqft × $12/sqft × 3.2 × 1.0 × 2.0 × 0.85 × 1.2 = $8,497 (resale midpoint)
Certified Valuations
Retail Replacement
$18,700